US Bridges

Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008

Fair

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 1M E Big Timber · Structure no. L49103000+07001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesOld Boulder RD
CrossesSep I 90 008
Location1M E Big Timber
RouteCounty Highway 49103
StateMontana
Coordinates45.82704, -109.93421
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Boulder RD over Sep I 90 008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.